Town Board — Minutes

TOWN OF FOND DU LAC FOND DU LAC COUNTY SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 6:00 PM PUBLIC HEARING The Public Hearing was called to order by Chairman Jeff Montsma. Wausau Everest requested a special use permit for the construction of a sign at N6425 Stanchfield Drive. The Planning Commission had no issues with the request. There were no public comments. L&S Electric requested a special use permit for the construction of a sign at N5528 Miranda Way. The Planning Commission had no issues with the request. There were no public comments. The Public Hearing was adjourned. MONTHLY MEETING The Monthly Meeting was called to order by Chairman Jeff Montsma. Present were Chairman Montsma, Supervisors Aaron Kuhls, Jessica Allender, Jennifer Janeczko, and David Washkoviak, Clerk Patti Supple, Treasurer Brenda Post, Deputy Clerk Theresa Klapperich, Attorney Matt Parmentier and various Town residents. Confirmation was made of open meeting notice. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved as presented. 4. postponed until later in the meeting. 5. Update on the Farmland Preservation (FP) recertification. The County has approved the maps. Non- farm residences have been removed from FP maps. Some changes were made to topics that will be reviewed by the Planning Commission rather than the Board of Appeals. The addition of the rules for filing a lawsuit over decisions has been pulled since the Planning Commission is advisory to the Town Board. Cedar Corp will make the recommended changes and file with DATCP . (State of Wisconsin) Motion was made and seconded to make the recommended changes and to have Cedar Corp file with the DATCP . Moton carried. 6. The County ATV/UTV ordinance was never approved. Therefore, no action is required at this time. 7. Per the recommendation of the Planning Commission, motion was made and seconded to approve the Wausau Everest sign. Motion carried. 8. Per the recommendation of the Planning Commission, motion was made and seconded to approve the L&S sign. Motion carried.. Attorney Parmentier noted the sign ordinance is outdated and spread over several Titles. It is recommended that the sign ordinance be reviewed and combined under the zoning code. This will need to be reviewed by the Planning Commission. 9. Tiling was done at Simon Park. Chairman Montsma is recommending the cost be paid by the General Fund since it is an asset improvement. After discussion, motion was made and seconded to pay the bill from the General Fund. 10. a. Stormwater is an ongoing project. b/c. DPW update: replacement of some equipment must be reviewed at budget time, looking in to LRIP funding for Willowlawn Road, looking at issues on Martin Road and weed issues on Prairie Road and Division St. Lots of shouldering has been completed with a piece of equipment fashioned by Harold Haney. Pacer ratings are due soon. The last round of ditch mowing will start soon. Mike Wahoske noted that the shouldering done previously has caused issues on Brown Road. d. No update from the Permit Office. Mr. Hoerth has been busy and noted he needs some clarity on ordinances. Public Comments were made by Pat Hilt and Tony Koenigs. 4. TroyDamsteegt presented his qualifications for Lakeside Municipal Court Judge. He has been appointed as the interim judge until the November 4 election. 11. Supervisor Allender noted the website is almost complete. Supervisor Janeczko requested children at play signs for South Port Blvd. Chairman Montsma noted the Town is looking at long-term access on South Port Blvd. He also recommended homeowners put out signs children playing. The Trunk or Treat at Simon Park is scheduled for October 25. The bulky waste pickup is scheduled for October 11 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Town Hall. Clerk Supple recommends upgrading the computer for the DPW use. The information on the Town’s Permit Computer needs to be saved. Treasurer Post noted she and the Deputy Clerk will be taking a class for the Clerk and Treasurer position. Fire Chief Birschbach reminded residents of the open house at the Fairgrounds from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, October 7, 2025. 12. There are no Board of Appeals meetings planned. The Planning Commission will meet on a site plan, CSM, etc. for Sparkops. They will hold a special meeting on September 30 th. FINANCIAL REPORT: August 2025. General Account received: $32,222.22 Orders: 99,356.13 Balance: 117,545.85 Road, Bridge, Culvert & Eq: $64,115.56 Park Account: $41,423.37 Town Hall CD: $27,626.74 Fire Dept. CD: $17,586.68 Motion was made and seconded to approve the Financial Report. Motion carried. PAYMENT OF BILLS: Bills: $169,238.18 Wages: $16,058.08 Motion was made and seconded to approve the Payment of Bills. Motion carried. The Town Board intends to convene into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85 (1) (g) for the purpose of conferring with legal counsel for the Town who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the Town with respect to litigation in which the Town is or is likely to become involved. By voice vote Kuhls, aye; Allender, aye; Janeczko, aye; Washkoviak, aye; Montsma, aye. The Board convened into closed session. There being no more discussion, motion was made and seconded to adjourn the closed session and the Monthly Meeting. Motion carried. Submitted by Patti Supple, Town Clerk